Started reading Too Late by Colleen Hoover

 

Hello Bookies,

The only reason I started reading this book is because I forgot my book at home and I needed something to read. Since I have the goal to read every Colleen Hoover book I can get my hands on, I picked up this book. The book takes place in a college and our main character Sloane is in a situation. She has no where to go and she is trying to save her money to get her own place so she can bring her brother a stable home. Only problem is that since she is trying to save money, she has to live with her boyfriend. Her boyfriend is known to be a party guy and always has people going in and out of his house. The reason for this is that her boyfriend is doing some extra curricular activities that doesn't involve school. Which introduces us to another character, Carter. Carter is an undercover cop trying to bust Sloane's boyfriend, Asa but they need proof or some more information before doing so. I can already see the underlining story. The deeper meaning already. We have Sloane who feels like she has no other choice than live with her drug dealing boyfriend because she has nothing to her name. I must also add that her boyfriend isn't afraid to constantly remind her that if it wasn't for him she would be living with her drug addict of a mother. If Sloane even thinks about betraying him, he won't hesitate to kick her out and send her back to the one place she doesn't want to be. The story is basically Sloane no longer being a doormat for Asa and his dealings. She needs to decide that she deserves better and not have his threats affect her life. 

So until next time....

-Lys

Started reading The God and the Gumiho by Sophie Kim

 

Hello there Bookies,

We are on to our next book. I'm only breezing through books because I've been quarantined. I had somehow gotten covid and being sick in bed has it's advantages. I'm all clear now but I'm on a roll because I don't go back to work until Friday and I've done almost all of my tasks for work. Anyways this book I'll understand a little bit more than the last Korean author I read. I know what a Gumiho is and the legends behind that. Also I read and understood my first bit of Hangul in the book making me so proud of myself. As usual, I am going into this book blind. Just judging by the book it is going to focus loosely around the legend of the Gumiho. I find the cover cute and I've only read one chapter so far. Not enough to really give first thoughts but I look forward to what adventures this book holds.

So until next time....

-Lys

Finished reading Haunting Adeline

 

Hello Bookies,

I actually finished this book late last night and it kept me up. How it ends leaves questions for me. Now I'm going to have to wait a while to get those answers. Anyways I enjoyed this book and I must be so desensitized that I didn't find this book to be as dark as people made me believe. Sure we have Zade fighting the sex trafficking scene, but I knew that stuff all existed to begin with and that it is horrible. Also I am aware of the Satanic Rituals that take place in this world as well. Maybe my criminology background helps with me being able to read the seriousness of this book and not be traumatized by it. Anyways I liked the storyline of the story. Addie trying to figure out who killed her great-grandmother was pretty interesting. I like the idea that the main characters had their own story and didn't really depend on each other to keep the story going. You could remove one's story and not ruin the book. Now let me address the flaws in this book. Even though the book was well written there are a few choices in this book I have to question. Mainly the fact that Addie gets turned on by fear. We aren't shaming. Just questioning the choices here. I'm sure there are people in reality that does have this and I find it a little weird but we don't judge. Also we have to question Zade's choice of stalking Addie and some of the choices he makes. Only because it makes him no better than what he fights against every day. But I see the kink that this book targets and we aren't judging. I've already read a book with that kink in it and I understand it fully. It just isn't for me. Now that we got past most of that, I just need to question those that are stanning Zade. Do they have this specific kink or are they just romanticizing everything in this book? I know there are some of you that are romanticizing this by saying that he is so in love with her that he is just consumed by his need for her. Make better choices people. Zade could still be consumed by Addie but in a healthy way that doesn't involve stalking the girl and taking advantage of her. He can even do this without lying to her but choices were made by the writer and they were targeting a certain group of people in the BDSM circle. All I have to say is that don't romanticize something you don't understand. I'm done with my rant. Sorry that I included it in my review but it had to be said. In other words, I did enjoy the book. The writing was well done. I do recommend this book to those that want to read it but please take the trigger warnings seriously.

So until next time....

-Lys

Started reading Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton

 

Hello Bookies,

I've been waiting to read this book for a while now. Also I happen to have gotten it just before I got stuck in quarantine. Now that I have all the time in the world to read, I can't wait to crack open this book and read it. Everyone at work that has read this book says that it is dark. Also TikTok is obsessed with this book. I know some of us fantasize about some interesting things but we aren't here to judge. I'm just curious on what my co-workers were talking about when it came to this book. They wouldn't tell me much, which I like. Wish me luck with this book.

So until next time...

-Lys

Finished reading Final Offer

 

Hey there Bookies,

I'm home sick and the best thing about it is that I have all the time in the world to read. I spent the whole day while I was awake reading and finishing Cal's story. It is a story of a second-chance romance that makes you think that once things starting going right, you don't think things are going to go wrong. Then you remember you are reading about Cal Kane who has an addiction and in order to have his happy ending, he has to overcome that addiction. Then he has to live his whole life proving to Lana that he really loves her and isn't just using her to get his inheritance. I'm not going to explain that whole rabbit hole because I want you to read the book. I like how every brother in this series has their own missions, personalities, and ways to finding love. Rowan was the classic romance novel. Declan was the fake marriage. Now Cal with his second chance at his childhood sweetheart. The only thing that feels like a disappointment is that their father chose an easier path for himself instead of making amends with his sons. I can understand the brothers at the end when it is all over and all they feel is disappointment. Like things should have played out differently in the end. Either way I loved all of the books. I'm not sure which one I liked the most. Rowan's was probably my least favorite because of the classic romance for his story. Other than that, I can't really pick them apart too bad. 

So until next time....

-Lys

Started reading Final Offer by Lauren Asher

 

Hello Bookies,

One of my co-workers knew I was reading this series and was nice enough to give me this book before it was placed on the shelf. She was so nice to do so. Also once I compared it to Declan's story, my reaction is that Cal's story is so much bigger. I think his is at least a hundred and fifty pages bigger. Of course we have to go through his journey of recovering from addiction. On top of trying to make amends with his past mistakes and try to sell a house. The boy has a lot on his plate in this book and finding out that your ex lives in the house you need to sell makes things a little difficult. Especially when she is also a co-owner of said house. I'm kind of curious to figure out how Cal is going to work all of this out. It's a shame that he will be the last one I'll be reading about in this series.

So until next time...

-Lys

Let's Get Personal #19

 Hey there Bookies,

I'm currently debating if I should continue reading a book or just DNF it. It isn't like I hate the book, but I'm also not really enjoying it. The plot isn't keeping my attention all that much. So far I'm experiencing people complaining about the cards they were dealt in life so far. Yes, I am talking about Long Shot. The reason I'm debating is because I feel like not being a quarter of the way is not giving it a fair shot. But if it is like pulling teeth to motivate me to read it, then I should return it. Okay, it isn't like pulling teeth, but I can go a day without reading the book and not feel bad about it. It's one of those kinds of situations. The story is interesting enough to keep you reading, but it is a bit boring. So now I'm going to sit here and stare at the book wondering if I should return it for now and rerequest it from library later. Or, return it and forget it. Or, stick out reading the book and take forever to finish it. Of course, this choice would be so much easier if people just let me read in my house. Native American homes are not as quiet as people may think. We are up in everyone's business, even when we shouldn't be.

So until next time....

-Lys